2018 - 2019 Ventura College Foundation Annual Report

A PUBLICATION OF THE VENTURA COLLEGE FOUNDATION GRATITUDE REPORT 2 018 -2019 VENTURA COLLEGE

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VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 3 4 8 5 9 6 10 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT - KIM HOFFMANS, R.N., ED.D. PHOENIX SPOTLIGHT - CHRISTINA MONTROSE OVERCOMING GRIEF TO ASSIST OTHERS IN NEED MESSAGE FROM THE VENTURA COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR - ROB VAN NIEUWBURG VC PROMISE SPOTLIGHT - EDWARD RAMIREZ FOREVER DRIVEN BY THE POWER OF EDUCATION TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT - DAISY CASTILLO ASSOCIATED STUDENTS PRESIDENT– AT AGE 19 PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP - ERICK PINA TRANSCENDING ADDICTION TO RISE TO THE DEAN’S LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 16 20 19 12 22 21 13 14 18 24 24 STEM SCHOLARSHIP - ELIJAH WALKER EVER-EVOLVING SPACE ENTREPRENEUR VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP - ANNA HEATON FROM RUSSIA TO THE U.S. NAVY TO VENTURA MARKETPLACE PROFILE - VANESSA VELAZQUEZ FOREVER GRATEFUL TO THE VENTURA COLLEGE MARKETPLACE LEGACY GIVING PROFILE - HELEN YUNKER IN MEMORY OF HELEN YUNKER (1921 - 2018) LEGACY GIVING PROFILE - GEORGE TILLQUIST IN MEMORY OF GEORGE E. TILLQUIST (1930 - 2019) ATHLETICS PROFILE - TJ FOREMAN THE SCHOLAR ATHLETE WITH THE GOLDEN GLOVE ATHLETICS PROFILE - AUDREY CASTILLO WSC NORTH DIVISION CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR KICKS HER WAY NORTH VCF 2018/19 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS VCF 2019/2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABOUT VCF BY THE NUMBERS VC/VCF DONOR HONOR ROLL

4 A MESSAGE FROM VENTURA COLLEGE PRESIDENT KIM HOFFMANS, R.N., ED.D. The impact of a quality education on an individual’s life cannot be under estimated. An education is essential to moving one’s life forward, discovering new opportunities, and creating strong support for future generations. As the new President of Ventura College and as a Board Member of the Ventura College Foundation for the past three years, I am fortunate enough to see how education transforms students’ lives on a daily basis. Ventura College students come from a wide range of backgrounds. Out of 13,000 VC students: • 30% are housing insecure • 40% are the first in their family to attend college • 50% are food insecure • 60% survive on a household income of $36,000 or less for a family of four Many of our students’ paths are not easy – some are single parents, many work multiple jobs, and a few even admit to skipping meals in order to purchase textbooks. Despite these trying barriers, over 2,000 Ventura College students graduate each year and over 800 transfer to a UC or CSU annually. As the first institution of higher education in the Ventura County Community College District and Ventura County, Ventura College for 94 years has been providing affordable and high-quality education to our community. In partnership with the VC Foundation, we embarked on a voyage in 2007 to develop the first Promise Program in California. In the past decade, in excess of $4 million was awarded to over 14,000 first-year students. Simply put, Ventura College is a Flagship. Webster defines flagship as, “The finest, largest, or most important one of a group of things.” As donors, you are part of our precious crew contributing to the success of the VC Flagship vessel. With your generous support in partnership with the hard work of the Ventura College Foundation crew, approximately 5,831 students were served by the Foundation’s programs. Please take a look at page 24 of this report to grasp the wide reach of your philanthropic gifts. As a fellow crew member and donor aboard the VC Flagship, I hope you find tremendous fulfillment in the work we are doing together to support VC students in breaking through their individual barriers to achieve their academic dreams. I am often reminded of fellow VC Pirate Alum, Aurelio Manzanarez and his quote from our 2016/17 Gratitude Report: No matter how difficult life seems, you can always accomplish your dreams. Sometimes we just need a little help from others to help us achieve those dreams. As you dive into our annual Gratitude Report, you will meet students and supporters who have positively impacted Ventura College and the Foundation. Your support is making a difference and enables students like Aurelio with educational experiences that set them on a course to lifelong success. As a precious crew member on the VC Flagship, may you enjoy your voyage through the 2018-19 Gratitude Report. Many thanks, Dr. Kim Hoffmans

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 5 ROB VAN NIEUWBURG A MESSAGE FROM VENTURA COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR Dr. Kimberly Hoffmans, President Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz, Interim Vice President Academic Affairs Dr. Damien A. Peña, Vice President Student Affairs Ms. Catherine Bojorquez, Vice President Business & Administrative Services Mr. Phillip Briggs, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness Ms. Debbie Newcomb, Dean of Career Ed. I (Business, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Allied Health & Nursing) Ms. Felicia Dueñas, Dean of Career Ed. II (Technology, Workplace Essentials) Dr. Tim Harrison, Dean for Health, Kinesiology, Athletics, Visual & Performing Arts Dr. Lynn Wright, Dean of English, Math, Communication, and Learning Resources Mr. Dan Kumpf, Dean of Sciences and Distance Education Ms. Lisa Putnam, Dean of Library, Languages, Behavioral & Social Sciences Dr. Marcelo Vazquez, Dean of Student Services Dr. Jesús Vega, Assistant Dean, Ventura College East Campus Mr. David Gardner, Interim Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Mr. Grant Jones, Director of College Information Technology Services Ms. Gabriella (Gaby) Asamsama-Acuña, Registrar Ms. Alma Rodriguez, Financial Aid Officer VENTURA COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Welcome to the Ventura College Foundation’s 2018-19 Annual Gratitude Report! I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for all your contributions to the Ventura College Foundation. Without the invaluable assistance of donors like you, the stories that are told throughout this Gratitude Report would be incomplete, at best. Simply put, your time, talents, compassion and contributions are vital to the Foundation and its student recipients. The themes of this year’s Gratitude Report are trust and, naturally, gratitude. As you read the stories and get to know the personalities we share with you here, we believe you’ll feel the power of these guiding principles at work. These students put their trust in both themselves and Ventura College – especially the Ventura College Foundation. After taking bold steps and working hard to turn their dreams into reality, they also feel a deep sense of gratitude for the assistance provided by the Foundation and its donors. Your investment in them empowers them on many levels – alleviating financial strain, strengthening our local community, brightening their day-to-day lives and steadily building their confidence over time. What you do to make all of this and more possible is not lost on them. We want you to feel the same level of trust in all of us here at the Foundation. We hope you are fully confident that your donations and contributions are making a real difference in real lives of real students here at Ventura College. On behalf of myself, the entire Foundation Board of Directors and the many thousands of students who have benefitted from the Foundation’s ever-evolving and always-vital support programs, we thank you and salute you. You make everything we do possible. Thank you, Rob van Nieuwburg

6 Christina Montrose has overcome many challenges in her life. She grew up in a household with an alcoholic father who insisted college was a waste of time and money. Even though she was enrolled in honors classes and edited the yearbook at Bellingham High School in Washington, Christina chose not to attend college after graduation. She briefly attended Northern Arizona University in her 20s, but quit after a close friend took his life. After marrying her husband Don, they both decided they would go back to school – with Christina waiting until their children were in elementary school. Don earned his degree but tragically died from heart failure at the age of 37 in 2012. At the time, their daughter Dominique was just four years old and son Dante was only one. Her heart shattered and the young family’s income cut by 75 percent, Christina gave every ounce of the energy she could summon to parenting two grieving young children. She also decided to downsize and cut expenses to make ends meet. “Over the last seven years, we’ve traded possessions for experiences and I’ve tried to show my children how to live life to the fullest potential possible,” explains Christina. “We don’t have a large house or a fancy car, but we have traveled, lived and learned together, always trying to find joy through our pain.” One day, while Dominique and Dante were both at school, Christina decided it was time for her to ardently pursue her college degree. If nothing else, she wanted to serve as a strong example for her beloved children. She enrolled at Ventura College with an eye towards earning a business administration degree – with a focus on non-profit organization management. OVERCOMING GRIEF TO ASSIST OTHERS IN NEED CHRISTINA MONTROSE “I want them to know that no matter how old you are, you’re never too old to accomplish your goals,” explains Christina, who also works part time and devotes time and energy to school PTA, Ventura Adult Center and Girl Scout Leader duties. “There are days when we all want me to quit so that I can focus my full energy on them instead of studying, but we have all agreed that education is important, as is following through on your commitments.” Seven years have passed since Don’s untimely death, and today, Christina views her education as “an integral part of us rebuilding our lives together.” Equally important has been the San Buenaventura Women’s Club and Stan Weisel Phoenix Scholarships she received from the Ventura College Foundation. “I intend to finish my degree and show my children that hard work will always pay off, no matter what your age,” says Christina. “My children see how hard I work and know that a college education is a path to a better life.” On track to graduate in the spring of 2020, Christina plans to then launch a non-profit organization that helps teenagers and young adults who are grieving the loss of a family member. “Widows from my community post that most teenagers and young adults often have to grieve alone, which increases their vulnerability and reduces their resilience,” says Christina. “I’m inspired to start a not-for-profit organization capable of supporting bereaved teenagers and young adults through group sessions, online therapy options and Outward Bound-style travel opportunities that focus on grief and healing.” Christina knows none of this would be possible without the assistance of the Ventura College Foundation’s programs, scholarships and donors. “The Foundation scholarships that I receive allow me to focus on school and my children without having to worry so much about work in that mix as well,” explains Christina. “I’m able to pursue my education and still enjoy time with my children thanks to the Foundation. The flexibility of online classes, flexible schedules, the scholarship financial assistance – it has all allowed me to keep being a mom as my main priority.” PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 7 PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP MY CHILDREN SEE HOW HARD I WORK AND KNOW THAT A IS A PATH TO ABETTER LIFE. COLLEGE EDUCATION

8 Growing up in Santa Paula, Edward Ramirez recalls his parents always emphasizing the power of education. “My mother and father were never able to attend college and wanted my siblings and I to take advantage of the opportunities available to us,” recalls the now 23-year-old Edward. After graduating from Santa Paula High School, Edward enrolled at Ventura College, where his sister was already enrolled in the school’s nursing program. She initially told him about the Ventura College Promise, the Foundation’s program that waives tuition fees for qualified first-year community college students. “I was pretty excited. Even before I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to be a nurse,” says Edward. “I knew I wanted to help people, and following in my sister’s footsteps felt like the right fit.” During his first semester of nursing school, Edward found out about the Ventura College Foundation’s scholarships from his VC School of Nursing & Allied Health professor, Theresa Winter, MSN, RN and RNC. He applied and was thrilled to learn of his acceptance and award. “When I found out I was awarded, I felt elated,” recalls Edward. “I usually fall in that weird middle class, where my parents can’t write me a blank check, but I’m also usually disqualified from financial aid.” FOREVER DRIVEN BY THE POWER OF EDUCATION EDWARD RAMIREZ Edward also got to meet the donors of his various scholarship awards: Jim McGee and Norma and Israel Magaña. In addition, Edward received the Paul and Bessie Carter Nursing Scholarship. “I was inspired to hear their reasons behind creating the scholarships, honoring loved ones who are no longer here with us,” says Edward. Edward doesn’t take that honor lightly and understands just how impactful the scholarships have been to his life and education. “I had been trying to work and go to school and these scholarships were the difference between being able to sleep at night before an exam or needing to use those hours to study,” explains Edward. Edward is currently in his last semester at Ventura College. After graduation, he plans to earn his bachelor’s degree and then commission into the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. From there, he hopes to continue his education all the way through to a master’s degree. His end goal is to work as a nurse practitioner. He realizes he has been empowered by the Ventura College Foundation and its many invaluable and influential programs and donors. “I’ve had many sleepless nights, but I would have had countless more if I would not have had the help from the scholarships – and the kind and generous hearts behind them. I believe that knowledge is power and I’m especially eager to learn. Every day I hope to show my parents that I will never waste these opportunities.” VC PROMISE SPOTLIGHT VC PROMISE SPOTLIGHT I KNEW I WANTED TO HELP PEOPLE...

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 9 Daisy Castillo has held a lot of responsibilities in just 19 years. A first-generation college student at Ventura College, Daisy grew up in a low-income, single-parent household in Santa Paula. In fact, she still helps her mother raise her two younger brothers. After graduating from Santa Paula High School, Daisy enrolled at Ventura College but was unsure about what she wanted to major in. She also had serious doubts about being able to afford college. Thankfully, Daisy learned about the David P. Bianco Textbook Lending Library and was awarded the Ventura College Promise. “It really saved my life,” remembers Daisy. “Because it meant I wouldn’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks, and instead can help my mom buy groceries or use my money towards gas to get to and from school.” Daisy immediately immersed herself in student life at Ventura College, becoming involved with First Year Experience (FYE) and Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) on campus. She also became involved with the Associated Students of Ventura College. “The Ventura College Promise was a huge contributing factor when it came to me being able to afford attending Ventura College,” explains Daisy. “Without it, I don’t know how I would have paid for college.” Now in her third semester, Daisy says her second year on campus “has been a breeze” thanks to the Foundation and its many helpful programs. “I know the Foundation has me covered with free textbooks, EOPS has me covered for the books I was unable to get at the Lending Library, and the Foundation also provided me with the Don and Sandy Greenberg Scholarship to cover the cost of school supplies.” Daisy has been so inspired by the support she’s received that she decided to serve as the Associated Students of Ventura College President, where she advocates on behalf of the student population on vital topics surrounding an Early Alert System – designed to provide extra support to students who are falling behind academically and new legislation such as AB 705, a law that requires California community colleges to ASSOCIATED STUDENTS PRESIDENT– AT AGE 19 DAISY CASTILLO maximize the probability that a student will enter and complete transfer-level coursework in English and math within a one-year time frame. “Without the amazing services the Foundation and the rest of the campus provided me with from the second I stepped foot on this campus, I wouldn’t have time to be so involved in student life. I am so grateful for the Foundation and its donors.” After earning her AA degree in communications studies at Ventura College, she plans to transfer to the University of California, Santa Barbara. “After UCSB I want to go to grad school,” explains Daisy. “I ultimately want to work as a student affairs professional at a community college. I want to help change students’ lives, just like everyone at Ventura College did for me.” TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT I AM SO FOR THE FOUNDATION... GRATEFUL TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT

10 Erick Pina doesn’t have to think back too long ago to remember his darkest days. “Just a few years ago, I had no direction and felt like I had no purpose,” remembers Erick. Things have changed a lot in a short amount of time. That’s a testament to the power of education – along with Erick’s ability and drive. “Now my life is significant because education has given it meaning,” says Erick. “Going back to school has reconstructed my whole life and helped me become a more determined and successful student.” Before rediscovering education and meaning in his life, Erick spent a lot of time adrift and depressed. Addiction gripped him at times. He wasn’t sure what to do or where to turn. “During my 13 years of drug addiction, I lost nearly everything, including my daughter,” recalls Erick. “My life was out of control, but I was given one last chance to redeem myself and seek recovery.” Erick seized that chance, and aggressively pursued a series of life-changing goals. “In December of 2016, I decided to stop doing drugs. I had finally had enough of the cycle of addiction that I had created. So I created goals for myself to complete within four months. My top priorities were to return to my daughter’s life and get back in college.” TRANSCENDING ADDICTION TO RISE TO THE DEAN’S LIST ERICK PINA While also working two jobs, Erick returned to school by enrolling at Ventura College. He struggled at first, but eventually earned A’s in class, which he admits brought him “tears of joy.” Now, the 31-year-old recovering addict, Sociology major and doting single father is a passionate student who’s flirting with a 4.0 GPA and on track to graduate from Ventura College in the Spring of 2020. He’s even found a spot on the Dean’s List and is also deeply involved in Ventura College Circle Kiwanis International Club. Erick is grateful for everything Ventura College has meant to his dramatic turnaround. In addition to receiving Heizer Family Phoenix Scholarship funding through the Ventura College Foundation, he has never shied away from utilizing the college’s various facilities and resources. “Despite my challenges, I learned to overcome them by using resources available to me here,” says Erick. “Resources like the Stan Weisel Tutoring Center have been extremely beneficial to my academic success.” Erick became so familiar with those resources that he decided to serve as a Ventura College Foundation Student Ambassador and peer leader for the First Year Experience (FYE) program. “I’m able to help students come to campus, help them with the resources that we have, and show them what’s available to help them be successful,” explains Erick about his peer leader role. “I also lead campus tours and just let them know we’re here for them if they need us. If they ever need someone to talk to, or to answer any questions they may have, we’re here to help them become successful on campus.” Erick looks forward to giving back and “paying it forward” down the line. His next educational and career step is to enroll in a UC system school (and later law school) and become a paralegal or lawyer – with a focus on assisting in the welfare of children and families. “As one who has experienced both sides of the court system, I’m determined to be a positive influence in my community and help those who need it the most,” explains Erick. “Because of my daughter, my career goal is to work PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 11 TO ME IT’S MEANT A WHOLE NEW LIFE PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP in a court of law where I can use my skills and knowledge to defend children undergoing abuse, violence and neglect. One day, I plan to give back to my community and make an impact in the lives of those around me with the knowledge I’m gaining now.” He’s forever grateful for the opportunities, assistance and connections he received from the Ventura College Foundation. “To me it has meant a whole new life,” says Erick. “A whole new way of seeing life through a different lens. It’s completely changed who I am. My family sees me as a different person. Anyone who sees me who knew me in the past is very proud of me now.”

12 Elijah Walker knows exactly what he wants to do. Where he wants to go. And who he wants to take with him. You might say his dreams and goals are pretty far out. “Space entrepreneur,” explains the 25-year-old New York City native and Ventura College electrical engineering student. “Asteroid mining and space vacations.” The way Elijah sees it, we only have so much time here on this Earth. So why not dream, live, and create big – and maybe even extend those aspirations far, far outside of Earth? “Life is super quick,” says Elijah, whose father passed away when Elijah was just 13. “That’s why I want to strive for something great. There’s no reason people can’t have vacations on the moon. The technology exists. It’s just not been fully researched or applied…yet. I want to bring all the pieces together to manifest a better future.” When Elijah ends up making it out there and up there, Ventura College and the Ventura College Foundation will get big-time assists. After serving as an enlisted sailor in the United States Navy from ages 18 to 24, Elijah left his final post at Naval Air Station Point Mugu and decided to stick around the area. Just as he had researched his way out of New York and into the Navy’s aviation technician program, the ambitious young entrepreneur (he already has his own creative production company) discovered that Ventura College would be the ideal landing place for the next step in his ongoing evolution. Elijah settled into his new home in Oxnard, enrolled at Ventura College and soon landed on the Dean’s List with a perfect 4.0 during his first year. During this time, Elijah learned about the National Science Foundation and UC EVER-EVOLVING SPACE ENTREPRENEUR ELIJAH WALKER STEM SCHOLARSHIP Santa Barbara’s ESTEEM (Enhancing Success in Transfer Education for Engineering Majors) scholarship through the Ventura College Foundation, and ended up earning one for himself. “I’ve met amazing people,” says Elijah. “The Veteran’s Resource Center is filled with a lot of veterans who know the system, and there’s a lot of faculty who are veterans also. So they help a lot. I’m learning and enjoying myself here every day.” Elijah also understands the vital role played by the Foundation and its personnel, programs, and donors. “I’m grateful for the Foundation,” says Elijah. “There’s a huge financial burden lifted off of me now, so I can focus, learn and excel. I’m very thankful to the Foundation for that. They give me all the opportunities that I need to be a successful student.” Elijah plans on earning his associate’s degree and then transferring to a four-year university to complete his electrical engineering degree. Then, he’s ready to launch his second business – really launch it. “I heard a good quote yesterday,” explains Elijah. “‘Be careful what we call impossible.’ My ultimate goal is to get into the space industry. Tesla and Halliburton are already working in this direction. I’d like to be on the forefront of that.” I’M LEARNING AND MYSELF HERE EVERY DAY ENJOYING STEM SCHOLARSHIP

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 13 Anna Heaton came to the United States from Russia at the tender age of five. When she entered kindergarten, she didn’t speak a single word of English. At home, things weren’t much easier for Anna. She describes her parents’ marriage as “toxic,” and eventually her father left Anna and her mother with just $10 to their names. Anna remembers this vividly. She also remembers thinking she never wanted anyone to ever have that kind of power over her and her life again. Motivated to pursue a higher education and strengthen her mind, body and soul, Anna joined the United States Navy at just 19 years old. “It was a great stepping stone for me,” remembers Anna. “I traveled the world, found a purpose and drive that I’d never had and met the love of my life.” Anna’s husband Cody was transferred to Naval Air Station Point Mugu – and Anna soon discovered Ventura College. In the fall of 2017, Anna decided to enroll and pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon. While studying in the library one day, she learned about the Ventura College Foundation’s scholarship program and decided to apply. “When I found out I was awarded the Associated Students of Ventura College Scholarship, the Luskin Phoenix Scholarship, and the McNeely Family Scholarship, it felt incredible,” remembers Anna. “It was a reminder of my purpose, that people care and want me to succeed.” Anna has immersed herself into the Ventura College community over the past few years. In addition to her work as a tutor, she founded the Females in STEM Club, volunteered as a mentor for the Amgen Biotech Program, and serves as a Ventura College Foundation Student Ambassador. As busy as she is, Anna maintains a 4.0 GPA and is on track to graduate in Spring 2020. After that, she hopes to transfer to UC Davis, which is highly regarded for its woman-focused STEM programs. She would like to continue her education until earning a M.D./PhD – then working as a surgeon. Anna says her scholarships through the Ventura College Foundation has made it all possible, which makes her FROM RUSSIA TO THE U.S. NAVY TO VENTURA ANNA HEATON work as a VC Foundation Student Ambassador even more rewarding. “Without the Foundation’s scholarships, I’d be in a mental state of distress,” says Anna. “They really allow me to focus on my studies and life as a student. If I didn’t have scholarships right now, I also don’t think I’d be able to afford going to medical school later on. I love spreading the word about the Foundation’s resources to my peers.” Anna is also deeply thankful for the donors who make the scholarships and programs of the Ventura College Foundation possible. “The opportunity that they give me to pursue my education just makes me want to work that much harder and reach all the goals I set for myself. My journey is going to be very long, so to have people be there for me like this really means everything to me.” VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP A REMINDER THAT PEOPLE CARE AND WANT ME TO SUCCEEDVETERAN SCHOLARSHIP

14 Vanessa Velazquez feels she owes a lot to Ventura College – as well as the Ventura College Foundation’s Weekend Marketplace. After graduating from Santa Paula High School, Vanessa began working as the Marketplace Assistant for the Ventura College Foundation’s Weekend Marketplace, which provides the people of Ventura with local crafts, produce and goods every weekend while also helping fund the Foundation’s overhead and student support programs – and therefore, students like Vanessa. While on the job, Vanessa received the boost in experience and confidence that comes with working closely with hundreds of vendors. She also learned about the many helpful programs and grants offered by the Foundation, thanks to her supervisor, Esmeralda Juarez. Thanks to the Ventura College Promise and Dr. Joyce Mason Evans Annual Scholarship, Vanessa was able to become a first-generation college student, making her Manzanillo, Mexico-born, middle-school educated parents Temo and Maria extremely proud – and setting the stage for her to give back to her own California community as an educator. FOREVER GRATEFUL TO THE VENTURA COLLEGE MARKETPLACE VANESSA VELAZQUEZ “My parents have been my biggest supporters,” says Vanessa. “They’ve been there for me through smiles and tears. Every time I fall back, they’re always there to hold me back up so I can stand on my own two feet.” Now 20 years old, Vanessa has done a fantastic job of that on her own, earning her associate degree in sociology while graduating with honors from Ventura College. She’s currently a junior at Channel Islands University and extremely excited about her ultimate life goal of teaching high school in the community she proudly calls home. That fire was lit in full during a Ventura College class taught by Professor Lauri Moore. “I was enrolled in other classes, but nothing made my heart happier than being in a classroom and seeing Professor Lauri Moore talk about sociology,” recalls Vanessa. “When I enrolled and finished my first sociology class, I began to unwrap something that was folded in my heart, and it was helping and teaching others. Now I’m following my dream of becoming a high school teacher. I want to be able to be that teacher who changes a student’s life.” While earning her sociology degree, Vanessa also took advantage of the Foundation’s David P. Bianco Textbook Lending Library, which allows students to check out up to three textbooks a semester for free, and the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program. She credits the EOPS program and her counselor, Kenya Ramirez, for helping her achieve her degree and transfer in two years. “She guided me towards the correct path and made sure I was receiving all the help I could get,” explains Vanessa. “Attending Ventura College was definitely, with 100-percent honesty, the best decision I have ever made in my life.” Vanessa also realizes the immense and life-changing value provided by the Ventura College Foundation donors. “I have benefitted from the support of the donors from the Foundation in every aspect of my life,” says Vanessa. “They have made a huge contribution in keeping my place in the education system and achieving my goals. My mom told me to always be thankful and give thanks to anyone that helps me. I extended my hand for help and the Foundation was there for me. Thanks to them, I will push forward in achieving my dreams because of their saying, ‘Your dreams. Our mission.’ I love Ventura College!” MARKETPLACE PROFILE

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 15 NOW I’M FOLLOWING MY OF BECOMING A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DREAM MARKETPLACE PROFILE

16 HELEN YUNKER GEORGE TILLQUIST LEGACY GIVING PROFILES Helen Mathilda Yunker arrived in 1948 in California, from Chicago, where she was born in 1921. After 10-years in direct sales, Helen fulfilled her dream of living at the seashore when she moved to Ventura’s Pierpont Bay area in 1958. As a retired realtor in 1971, she founded Helen Yunker Realty. Her 60 years in Ventura were of ongoing community engagement. She has been recognized over the years for her many contributions, by numerous service organizations in the areas of education, medical, civic, youth, theater, and arts. Helen’s recognition and contributions over the years are too many to list. Helen joined the Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors in 2000. Last May, the Foundation Board of Directors honored her service and leadership by naming her as a Board Emeritus Member. Helen awarded multiple scholarships over the years and created one endowed scholarship, the Helen Yunker Music Scholarship that will continue to impact Ventura College students in perpetuity. George E. Tillquist was born and raised in Illinois. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. George retired from Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO, now BP) after 35 years. George and his wife Eleanor moved to Ventura in 1986 and immediately became involved in 31-plus years of civic and community service. Known for their generosity of both time and financial support, George was known to be a quiet force for good in our county. George’s volunteer civic activities ranged from serving as Chair of the Library Advisory Commission, on the Community Partnerships: Grants Evaluation Team and on the Seize the Future Citizens Outreach Committee for the City of San Buenaventura. In addition, he served on the First 5 Children and Families First Commission of Ventura County Administration and Finance Committee. He has worked with United Way, FEMA, VC Homeless and Housing Coalition, CA Emergency Housing and Assistance Program, the Ventura IN MEMORY OF HELEN YUNKER (1921 - 2018) IN MEMORY OF GEORGE E. TILLQUIST (1930 - 2019) Over almost three decades, Helen donated more than $945,000, to the Ventura College Foundation. Upon her passing, the Foundation received a $2 million donation from the Helen Yunker estate. Honoring Helen’s request, the donation will establish endowments for the Ventura College Music Department and the Opera and Musical Theatre program. The gift will be split evenly between the two. Helen took a special interest in the Ventura College Opera Workshop for many years and was known to do a little singing and dancing of her own. The Ventura County Ballet, accompanied by the Ventura College Symphony Orchestra, paid tribute to Helen at The Nutcracker performances held in December at Ventura College in the Helen Yunker Auditorium. For eight years and well into her 90s, Yunker had a cameo role as the maid at the beginning of the yearly production. Helen’s generosity will enable students who share her passion for music and theatre to express themselves and thrive in a creative setting. Helen’s legacy will live on in our art, heritage, and culture at Ventura College and in the community. County Community Foundation, California Care Safety-Net Funds, FOOD Share, Elderhostel, AARP, American Red Cross and others. George joined the Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors in 2004 and was instrumental in the creation and implementation of programs and numerous resources for students during his 14 years of board service. George was made a Board Member Emeritus in 2018. George and Eleanor’s dedication to the mission of the VC Foundation has made a tremendous impact on the lives of students at Ventura College over the years. In addition to their service, the Tillquist’s have awarded multiple scholarships and created two endowed scholarships (one was a birthday gift to Eleanor) that will continue to impact Ventura College students into perpetuity. It has been said of George, “His reliability, consistency, integrity, and generous nature make George one of Ventura County’s greatest, albeit unsung, heroes... always with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face.”

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 17 Innovative and tax-wise, a planned gift can provide financial security for you and your family, establish a lasting personal legacy, and make a difference in the lives of future Ventura College students. Talk to your financial or legal advisor to learn which assets will or will not trigger taxable income when paid to a beneficiary. Donors of planned gifts to the Ventura College Foundation are members of the George McNeely Legacy LEGACY GIVING PROFILES Society (GMLS). GMLS membership is one way the Ventura College Foundation is able to thank you during your lifetime for your planned gift. Contact Gerry Pantoja, Director of Major and Planned Giving at the Ventura College Foundation at 805-289-6158 or e-mail: [email protected] for further information. If you name the Foundation in your plans, please list Ventura College Foundation, Federal Tax ID: #77-0037747. IF YOU DREAM ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE, A PLANNED GIFT CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

18 TJ Foreman found tremendous success at Ventura College. Both on the baseball diamond and inside the classroom. You might even say he was Golden. “At Ventura College, I really learned how to manage my time,” says the 20-year-old Camarillo native. “To stay on top of work and make sure I didn’t fall behind on anything. I had great teachers and a great support system and was able to develop some really good relationships there.” TJ excelled in baseball at Moorpark High, but the gritty outfielder graduated weighing only around 145 pounds. Now six feet tall and a chiseled 175 pounds, TJ has truly come into his own. He hit a blistering .380 with 29 RBI, 44 runs and 30 stolen bases in 43 games during the 2019 baseball season, helping propel the Western State Conference-champion Pirates to a 26-17 record, including 13-7 in conference play. TJ led the Pirates in batting average thanks to his team-high 70 hits, and his 30 stolen bases not only led the team, but set a single-season school record. TJ was equally outstanding in the field, notching a perfect fielding percentage and earning a Gold Glove Award for his stellar centerfield play. In the classroom, TJ was equally impressive, sliding safely onto the Dean’s List thanks to a perfect 4.0 GPA as a General Studies major. TJ’s performance in the classroom also helped his team earn an overall GPA of 3.24 and an Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award for the second straight season. One of three athletes to record a 4.0, TJ’s overall accomplishments also earned him the distinguished honor of being named Ventura College 2019 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. “That was pretty cool,” says TJ. “I was very fortunate and honored to be a part of that.” TJ also felt grateful to be part of what he calls a “really diverse” team during his two-year stint as a scholar-athlete at Ventura College. “Baseball at Ventura College turned out to be the best experience I ever had, meeting a bunch of guys from all across the United States,” explains TJ. “We had guys from Arizona, the east coast, even Australia. We finished as one of the better teams to ever come through Ventura College. To be able to take all of that in, I’m very grateful for the opportunity.” THE SCHOLAR ATHLETE WITH THE GOLDEN GLOVE (VENTURA COLLEGE 2019 MALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR) TJ FOREMAN After earning his general studies degree, he moved on to Austin Peay State University, where he is majoring in leadership and organizational administration and competing in Division I baseball. TJ’s heart still resides in the Ventura area and he hopes to return home to pursue a career in academic leadership once his baseball career comes to a close. He hasn’t ruled out pursuing professional ball, but he’s wisely planning for a life that extends well beyond the diamond. “I’d love to play pro baseball,” says TJ. “I’m doing everything in my power to make it happen. But I want to come back and get a Master’s – I’m on the fence between becoming a school teacher or a school administrator.” One thing’s for sure: TJ is forever grateful for his time at Ventura College. And he certainly left his own mark on the school, too. You might call it a win-win. ATHLETICS PROFILES ATHLETICS PROFILE

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 19 Audrey Castillo is on quite a run. The 19-year-old Oxnard native turned in a sensational sophomore soccer season at Ventura College, leading the Pirates to a 10-7-5 record – including the program’s landmark 350th victory – and a berth in the CCCAA (California Community College Athletic Association) Southern California Regional Playoffs. A versatile and talented midfielder and forward, Audrey led both her team and the entire Western State Conference (WSC) with 35 points in conference play, scoring 13 goals and notching nine assists as the Pirates went 8-1-1 in 10 WSC games. Audrey’s standout scoring and strong overall play earned her WSC North Division Co-Player of the Year honors from the conference coaches. After finishing with 55 points on 22 goals and 11 assists in 22 total games, Audrey became just the 11th player in the VC Pirates Soccer Team’s 23-year history to earn the top WSC North Division individual accolade. “That was the best soccer season of my whole soccer career because I put in the work every single day and didn’t put any limits on myself,” explains Audrey. Audrey’s strong showing at Ventura College also served to propel her to the next level in her budding career. After graduating with an associate’s degree in the Arts, the former Pacifica High star signed a national letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic pursuits at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. The Eagles compete in the Big Sky conference in (National Collegiate Athletic Association) NCAA Division I. Audrey’s powerful performance played the primary role in reaching the next level in her career and life. But to hear her tell it, a crucial assist goes to coach Steve Hoffman. “I remember in the beginning of my sophomore season, I was unsure about my future in soccer,” recalls Audrey. “But Coach Hoffman had told me that if I keep working hard that I would make it to a Division I program. That really flipped a switch in my head to accomplish this goal.” Goals certainly have become familiar to Audrey. She leaves Ventura College and flies off to join the Eagles having netted 30 goals and tallied 14 assists for 74 career points WSC NORTH DIVISION CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR KICKS HER WAY NORTH AUDREY CASTILLO in just 44 games as a Pirate. She models her game and attitude on confident and prolific U.S. Women’s National Team star Alex Morgan and plays with an edge that belies her 5-foot-3 stature. Twice a first-team All-WSC selection, Audrey has the attitude, skill set and experience needed to transfer her success to Division I competition. “I think my best asset is that I love to take players on and go to goal,” says Audrey. “I’m aware I’m not the biggest player on the field, but that doesn’t stop me from playing aggressively. That goal-driven mentality is really what gave me an edge at Ventura College.” Audrey doesn’t hesitate to explain that the foundation for her success was laid at Ventura College. She received assistance to fund her education via the Ventura College Promise and the California College Promise Grant. On the field, her coaches and teammates inspired and pushed her to perform to the best of her abilities. “As far as my journey at Ventura College, I wouldn’t change a minute of it,” says Audrey. “I think what really made me play to my full potential is that my teammates and coaches genuinely believed in me. I’m so grateful to have received a great college education without having to pay for two years.” ATHLETICS PROFILE

20 The Ventura College Foundation provides financial support to the students and the programs of Ventura College. Through this support, the Ventura College Foundation assists the College in facilitating student success and grows the impact and legacy of Ventura College as a vital community asset. Established in 1983, the Foundation is one of the most successful community college foundations in California, having raised more than $39.6 million dollars for the Ventura College and its students. FACILITATING STUDENT SUCCESS ANNE PAUL KING VCF PROGRAMS VENTURA COLLEGE PROMISE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS DAVID P. BIANCO TEXTBOOK LENDING & RESERVE LIBRARY PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIPS COMMUNITY CAMPUS TOURS FOSTER YOUTH SUPPORT WEEKEND MARKETPLACE VENTURA COLLEGE CAMPUS PROGRAMS SUPPORT Executive Director 805.289.6160 [email protected] 4667 TELEGRAPH RD. VENTURA, CA 93003 VENTURACOLLEGEFOUNDATION.ORG 805-289-6461 YOU CAN TEXT TO GIVE: Text: VCGiving To: 41444 The Ventura College Foundation is seeking individuals, corporations and foundations who wish to invest in education. By improving education, together we can enhance the quality of life and commerce in our community. VCFoundation VC_Foundation  vcfoundation ventura-college-foundation ABOUT VCF ABOUT VCF

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 21 ROB VAN NIEUWBURG BOARD CHAIR KEITH BARNARD ROBERT BEILIN, PH.D, MFT ELLYN DEMBOWSKI RUTH HEMMING, ED.D VICE CHAIR KRISTEN OCKERT NICOLE KREUTZ TREASURER J. BOOMER BUTLER, C.P.A. KIM HOFFMANS, ED.D KEN COLLIN ABRA FLORES ANNE PAUL KING STEPHEN KIPP ELEANOR TILLQUIST MATT LAVERE, ESQ. PATRICIA WENDT HARALD WULFF MICHAEL MONTOYA SECRETARY CATHERINE BOJORQUEZ AMY CHEROT NURIS DANTE MICHAEL ORMAN BOARD EMERITUS: FOUNDATION STAFF: ANNE PAUL KING | Executive Director GERRY PANTOJA | Director of Major and Planned Giving JAIMEE GALVAN | Programs and Events Manager JULIE HARVEY | Development Manager ESMERALDA JUAREZ | Marketplace Supervisor SUSAN O’CONNELL | Administration & Operations Manager CYNDIE WHITLEY | Finance Manager STEPHANIE MONTENEGRO | Development & Events Specialist EVELYN WEMBAKPETE | Development Database Assistant DAVID BIANCO Ɨ DAVID PUGH Ɨ RICHARD TAYLOR, ESQ. LUCIA TEBBE Ɨ GEORGE TILLQUIST Ɨ HON. COLLEEN TOY WHITE JOHN WOOLLEY, ED.D HELEN YUNKER Ɨ Ɨ Deceased BOARD OF DIRECTORS VCF 2019/20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONNA SANTO, ESQ. DAISY CASTILLO ASVC PRESIDENT

22 FOUNDATION PROGRAM NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED VC Promise Programs (1st Year Paid) 1,183 (40% increase over previous year!) SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Students Awarded 240 out of 328 Applicants Total Number of Scholarships Awarded 463 (23 New Scholarships) TEXTBOOK SUPPORT Semester Lending Library 1,565 Reserve Library 2,843 TOTAL VCF 18/19 STUDENTS SERVED 5,831 VC CAMPUS PROGRAM SUPPORT FACILITATED BY VCF VC Campus Programs Supported Support Amount 39 $2,250,966 FINANCIAL AID / BUDGET 2018-19 Financial Aid Total Received $26.3 Million Ventura College 2018-19 Total Budget $51,823,157 STUDENT STATUS Continuing Student 60% Returning Student 14% High School Student Advanced Placement 6% First-Time Student 16% First-Time Transfer 4% DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED Associate Degrees 1,698 Associate Degree for Transfer 656 Certificate of Achievement 588 Transfer Certificate 986 TOTAL 3,928 STUDENT GENDER Female 56% Male 43% Unreported 1% STUDENT ETHNICITY ENROLLMENT STATISTICS Hispanic 61% White 27% Asian/Pacific Islander 5% Multiple 4% Black 2% Other .8% Native American .3% Accreditation: Ventura College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. 60% 14% 6% 16% 4% STUDENT COUNT 13,564 25 AVERAGE AGE 2,354 1,574 TOTAL CERTIFICATES TOTAL DEGREES .3% 2% 4% .8% 61% 27% 5% BY THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS VENTURA COLLEGE BY THE NUMBERS VCF

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 23 2018-19 REVENUES $4,987,815 Private Cash Contributions $2,855,312 Marketplace Vendor Income $1,009,125 Investment Income $866,262 Gifts-In-Kind $191,312 Other Income $65,804 2018-19 OPERATING EXPENSES $2,433,991 Total Program Services $1,961,614 Management & General $321,780 Fundraising & Development $150,597 VCCCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ms. Dianne McKay, Chair Mr. Larry Kennedy, Vice Chair Mr. Josh Chancer, Trustee Mr. Bernardo M. Perez, Trustee Ms. Gabriela Torres, Trustee Ms. Jessica Martinez, Student Trustee VCCCD ADMINISTRATION Dr. Greg Gillespie, Chancellor Dr. David El Fattal, Vice Chancellor, Business & Administrative Services Dr. Lawrence Buckley, Interim Vice Chancellor, Institutional Effectiveness Mr. Jim Dembowski, Interim Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Mr. Dan Watkins, Associate Vice Chancellor, Information Technology VCCCD Moorpark College Oxnard College Ventura College District Administrative Offices 761 E. Daily Drive, Suite 200 Camarillo, CA 93010 805.652.5500 vcccd.edu Ventura College, the Ventura College Foundation and the Ventura County Community College District do not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. PUBLICATION CREDITS Editorial Support, Design & Production Concepts, Principal Photography: Searle Creative VC Foundation Production Support: Jaimee Galvan, Julie Harvey, Anne Paul King, Gerry Pantoja, & Suzie O’Connell Special thanks to students, donors, alumni, staff and faculty who contributed to this project. The Ventura College Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards in transparency, accountability and stewardship of all funds, including grants, contracts and donor-directed contributions. Our finances are thoroughly reviewed at regular intervals by our finance committee, executive committee, investment committee, audit committee, and our full board of directors. VCF undergoes an annual audit by an independent audit firm specializing in nonprofit organizations, and the VCF audit committee assesses this vendor relationship at regular intervals. All of this is to ensure our organization’s prudent use of resources in achieving our mission to serve Ventura College and its students. VCF 2018/19 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS VCF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 57% 81% 20% 13% 18% 6% 4% 1% 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 REVENUES OPERATING EXPENSES NET ASSETS $4,987,815 $2,433,991 $26,035,256

24 DONOR HONOR ROLL DONOR HONOR ROLL 2018/2019 GEORGE MCNEELY LEGACY SOCIETY George McNeely Legacy Society members have committed to leaving a legacy at Ventura College through an estate gift. Anonymous Ms. Jean M. Bennett Dr. Carl E. Boggs Ms. Vella Buchanan Mrs. Bessie M. Carter† and Mr. Paul Carter† Mrs. Barbara Caufield Mr. Frank Cavola† Ms. Amy T. Cherot Ms. Edith Conn† Mrs. Ellyn Dembowski and Mr. Jim Dembowski The Estate of Stephen Don Cummings Dr. Joyce Evans and Mr. David Evans Mr. Mike Ewens† and Mrs. Lydia Martinez-Collins Mr. Garold Faber† Mrs. Joyce Faber Mr. Jeff Ferguson and Mrs. Theresa Ferguson Ms. Abra Flores Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Mr. Donald S. Greenberg and Mrs. Sandra K. Greenberg Heizer Foundation Ms. Linda Heizer Seaman Dr. Ruth Hemming Ms. Irene V. Henry J.D. Ms. Ruth O. Johnson Ms. Aurora Loss Mr. John Lupton Mr. Alan Mannason† Mr. George McNeely† Stanley J. Miller Estate Robert Milton Estate Trust Mrs. Micheline Sakharoff† Dr. Kathleen Schrader The Estate of Miriam Schwab† Ms. Isabel Shepard† Ms. Talle Stanton† Mr. Edward D. Stile and Mrs. Susan M. Stile Mrs. Virginia Stout Ms. Marcia Sumliner† Mr. Norbert Tan and Ms. Tracy Takahashi Mr. David W. Townsend and Dr. Sheila M. Pallas Mr. Romain Van De Genachte† Mr. Sanford Weiss† Ms. Barbara Wise Dr. John L. Woolley The Estate of Helen M. Yunker† CHAIRPERSON’S CIRCLE Chairperson’s Circle members have made an investment to the sustainable growth of Ventura College student support through a multi-year gift. Mr. Thomas Anthony and Mrs. Mary Anthony Dr. Robert Beilin Mrs. Kat Benscoter Ms. Rodlyn Brown Ms. Amy T. Cherot Mr. Christopher Cole Mr. Ken S. Collin and Mrs. Doris K. Collin Dr. David H. Culton and Mrs. Janet C. Culton Ms. Nuris E. Dante Mrs. Ellyn Dembowski and Mr. Jim Dembowski Kristin Ockert and Dr. Greg Gillespie Mrs. Diana L. Gleason and Mr. Michael Gleason Mr. Doug Halter Dr. Kim D. Hoffmans and Mr. Charles A. Hoffmans Ms. Staci Johnson and Mr. Doug Ingram Mr. Richard C. Jones and Mrs. Cynthia L. Jones Mrs. Elise O. Kearney and Mr. William Kearney Mrs. Anne King and Mr. Brewster King Ms. Rene M. Lawler Mrs. June W. Lovell Ms. Mieke J. Miller Mr. Mike Montoya Mr. James M. Newton Mr. Alexander Olsen Dr. Henry A. Oster Mrs. Deborah U. Pollack and Dr. Ronald D. Pollack Ms. Katherine Reynolds Ms. Diane Sabol Ms. Donna C. Santo Esq. Mr. Salvatore J. Saputo and Mrs. Mary E. Saputo Mr. Bill Scarpino Mr. Edward Summers Mr. Norbert Tan and Ms. Tracy Takahashi Mrs. Kristin W. Taylor and Mr. Richard L. Taylor, Esq. Mr. Lester Tong and Mrs. Mae Wan Tong Mr. Peter Tshing Mr. Rob van Nieuwburg Mr. Stephen H. Wagner Mr. Rick Wilson Mrs. Sharon Watts Woolley Dr. John L. Woolley PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle members have made an investment in the mission of the Ventura College Foundation through an unrestricted annual gift of $1,000 or more. Anonymous Mr. Keith Barnard Dr. Robert Beilin Dr. Damon Bell Dr. Carl E. Boggs Mr. J. Boomer Butler Ms. Amy T. Cherot Mr. Ken S. Collin and Mrs. Doris K. Collin Dr. and Mrs. John Davidson Ms. Aurora de la Selva Mrs. Ellyn Dembowski and Mr. Jim Dembowski Dr. Ruth Hemming Dr. Kim D. Hoffmans and Mr. Charles Hoffmans Mr. William Kearney and Mrs. Elise O. Kearney Mrs. Anne King and Mr. Brewster King Mr. Matthew W. LaVere and Mrs. Alicia LaVere Mr. Mike Montoya Kristin Ockert and Dr. Greg Gillespie Mr. Michael Orman Ms. Donna C. Santo Esq. Mrs. Eleanor Tillquist Mrs. Van De Venter Mr. Rob van Nieuwburg Mrs. Patricia Wendt and Mr. Corey J. Wendt †Deceased

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 25 DONOR HONOR ROLL 2018/2019 FOUNDER: $25,000 & UP American Legion Post 339 Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Mr. Frank Cavola† Edison International Gibbs Truck Centers Mr. Kenneth Paul Schoenfeld Subaru of America The Miriam Schwab Estate† The Tyrone Heritage Foundation University of California, Santa Barbara Ventura County Ballet Company Estate of Helen M. Yunker† BENEFACTOR: $10,000-$24,999 AMR Foundation for Research and Education Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. Clean Power Alliance Mr. Christopher Cole Mr. Ken S. Collin and Mrs. Doris K. Collin Dr. Joyce Evans and Mr. David Evans Julius Gius Memorial Rotary Foundation Mr. John Hammer Mrs. Eleanor Tillquist Mr. Lester Tong and Mrs. Mae Wan Tong Mr. and Mrs. Seiji Yoshioka PATRON: $5,000-$9,999 Ms. Rodlyn Brown Ms. Nuris E. Dante Mr. Andrew Darr Mrs. Ellyn Dembowski and Mr. Jim Dembowski Dr. Ruth Hemming Henry A Oster MD Inc Mrs. Elise O. Kearney and Mr. William Kearney Limoneira Ms. Aurora Loss Mechanics Bank (Formerly Rabobank) Mrs. Susan A. Nelson and Mr. Wayne Nelson Swift Memorial Healthcare Foundation The Sence Foundation Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. Mr. Michael Tzipori and Mrs. Brenda Tzipori Union Bank Mr. Rob van Nieuwburg PARTNER: $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous Mr. Thomas Anthony and Mrs. Mary Anthony Bank of the Sierra Ms. Denise Baylor Dr. Robert Beilin Dr. Damon Bell California Resources Corporation Ms. Amy T. Cherot Citizens Business Bank CPR Plus CST Mrs. Gloria de la Rocha Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Dr. Kim D. Hoffmans and Mr. Charles A. Hoffmans HZ Main Events Ms. Anne Paul King and Mr. Brewster King Mr. James McGee Mr. Mike Montoya Kristin Ockert and Dr. Greg Gillespie Payden & Rygel Sparagna & Sparagna Mrs. Laura P. Suel Mr. Peter Tshing Ventura Coastal Cubs Westlake Village Garden Club SPONSOR: $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous American Medical Response Amgen Foundation Mrs. Shirley A. Anderson Keith Barnard Barnes & Noble Bellevue University Ms. Charlene Blalock-Carlson Dr. Carl E. Boggs Ms. Rodlyn Brown Mrs. Marilyn P. Bundy Mr. Boomer Butler Dr. Marian Carrasco Nungaray and Mr. Marco Nungaray Mrs. Mary J. Coe Mr. Al Contarino† and Mrs. Freddie Contarino Dr. David H. Culton and Mrs. Janet C. Culton Dance Academy USA Dr. and Mrs. John Davidson Ms. Aurora de la Selva Ms. Felicia Dueñas Mr. James R. Dunn Mr. Steve Ehret Gold Coast Water Polo and Aquatics Gordon Ross Medical Foundation Mr. Doug Halter Ms. Julie Harvey Mr. Herb Hemming Dr. Charles Holmes and Mrs. Susan Holmes Ms. Mary P. Huxley Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Ms. Staci Johnson and Mr. Doug Ingram Johnson & Johnson Families of Companies Mr. Richard C. Jones and Mrs. Cynthia L. Jones Ms. Lynne Kada Kaiser Foundation Mr. William Kearney and Mrs. Elise O. Kearney Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kraus Mr. Jordan Laby Mr. Matthew W. LaVere and Mrs. Alicia LaVere Ms. Rene M. Lawler Mrs. June W. Lovell Lupe Lujan Mr. John Lupton Drs. Bernard Luskin and Toni Luskin Mrs. Norma Magaña and Mr. Israel Magaña McGraw Hill Education Mrs. Barbara Meister Mrs. Loretta Merewether and Mr. Mike Merewether Mr. Jeffrey Miller and Mrs. Margie Borjon-Miller Mission Produce Mrs. Terese Mosher-Beluris Mr. Vincent Mujica and Mrs. Sally Mujica Native Daughters of the Golden West Poinsettia Parlor #318 Mrs. Deborah Newcomb and Mr. Leonard Newcomb Mr. James M. Newton †Deceased

26 DONOR HONOR ROLL 2018/2019 DONOR HONOR ROLL Ojai Valley Directory Mr. Michael Orman Mr. Michael Orosco and Ms. Cinthia Orosco Ms. Ruth A. Rink Rotary Club of Ventura Ms. Donna C. Santo Esq. Mr. Salvatore J. Saputo and Mrs. Mary E. Saputo Mr. Bill Scarpino Searle Creative Group, LLC Mr. Peter H. Sezzi Dr. Saliha Sha Ed.D. Mr. Edward Summers Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tallman Mrs. Kristin W. Taylor and Mr. Richard L. Taylor, Esq. Mrs. Kim Van De Venter Ventura Music Festival Mr. Stephen H. Wagner Dr. Rosalind Warner and Dr. Michael Hogan Mrs. Patricia Wendt and Mr. Corey J. Wendt Dr. John L. Woolley and Mrs. Sharon Watts Woolley Mrs. Anne E. Zane and Mr. Harold L. Zane SUPPORTER: $500- $999 Anonymous Agilent Technologies Mr. Alexander C. Alex Ms. Kamelia Algiers Mr. Gary J. Amar Apollo Enterprises Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties Mrs. Laura Brower Mrs. Karen M. De La Peña Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Emery Mr. Jeff Ferguson and Mrs. Theresa Ferguson Dr. Gigi Fiumerodo Mrs. Diana L. Gleason and Mr. Michael Gleason Mr. David Haas Mr. Peter Hockenmaier and Mrs. Susan Hockenmaier Mr. Clyde Hofflund Ms. Denise Kelly Ms. Raeann Koerner Mr. Patrick W. Griffith and Ms. Cari K. Lange Ms. Judith H. Martin Ms. Dena M. Mercer Ms. Mieke J. Miller Montage Media Production Company Ms. Carol M. Nakashima Mrs. Susan A. Nelson and Mr. Wayne Nelson Mr. Juergen Ohrt and Mrs. Helga Ohrt Mr. Jonathan Pappas and Mrs. Jessica Pappas Play It Again Sports Mrs. Deborah U. Pollack and Dr. Ronald D. Pollack Ms. Linda Rovai Ms. Diane Sabol Mr. Arthur J. Sandford and Mrs. Norma Perez-Sandford Mr. Ryan N. Slaton Standard Industries Trinity Wheeler Photography Mrs. Barbara M. Harison and Mr. Richard Harison Mr. and Mrs. Marty LaVere Ventura County Junior Tennis Association Mrs. Rosanne Welcher and Mr. Andrew Welcher Western Ventura County Employers Advisory Council (EAC) Mr. Brent Wilson Zarrinkelk and Siavash Dental Partnership ASSOCIATE: $250-$499 Amateur Baseball Development Group Lisa and Peter Anderson Ms. Cornelia G. Baer Mrs. Katherine Benscoter Mrs. and Mr. Jackie Biederman Ms. Janine P. Bundy Dr. Robin J. Calote and Mr. Gary Calote Mrs. Sabrina Canola-Sanchez Mrs. Donna J. Clark and Mr. Gerald M. Clark Antonia J. David Mr. Marcelino De Cierdo Mrs. Adriana De Haan and Mr. Peter De Haan Ms. Maria de la luz Flores Mr. Lyle D. Elliott Mr. Jon N. Everhart and Mrs. Stacy Patterson Nancy and Robert Fredrickson Mrs. Jaimee Galvan Ms. Leticia C. Garcia Mr. Duane Georgeson and Mrs. Lynne Georgeson Dr. Joel Goldenberg D.D.S. Ms. Angelica Gonzales Ms. Carol M. Greeby Mr. Robin Hester and Mrs. Fabiana F. Hester Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Horigan Becky and Leonard Hull Ms. Ruth O. Johnson Joseph’s Fine Jewelers, Inc. Joshua Chancer for VCCCD Board 2018 Mr. Steven J. Marquez Mr. Eric Martinsen Ms. Nancy Mayerson Mr. Ned Mircetic Mr. Steven R. Mooshagian and Mrs. Jill Mooshagian Noah’s New York Bagels Mr. Bob Nunn and Mrs. Renee Nunn Mr. Owen B. Patotzka and Mrs. Barbara L. Patotzka Mrs. Kelly D. Peinado Mrs. Patricia Perrine and Mr. Bruce Perrine Pierpont Racquet Club Ms. Judith E. Refsland Mr. and Mrs. Ric Ruffinelli Mrs. Berta Steele Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tennen The Becker Group, Inc. Mr. Martin J. Trupiano Mr. Jay Varela Ventura County Potters Guild Mr. Rick Wilson Ms. Carolyn E. Wood Ms. Jenchi Wu Ms. Hiroko Yoshimoto SUSTAINER: $100-$249 Ms. Jade Alex Ms. Susana Alonso Mr. Albert P. Antunez Jr. Dr. Robert Arce Mr. Gabriel Arquilevich and Mrs. Jaymie Arquilevich Mr. and Mrs. Baier Madhu Bajaj The Barrus Family Charitable Fund Mrs. Nancy E. Beamer Ms. Michelle Beard †Deceased

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 27 DONOR HONOR ROLL 2018/2019 Mrs. Donna Beatty Mr. Rocco Belmonte Mr. Jack Bennett Ms. Noreen A. Berrington Ms. Sharon J. Beynon and Mr. Alexander G. Kolesnik Ms. Patti Blair Mr. Bartley S. Bleuel and Mrs. Michelle Bleuel Mr. Philip Bohan Boku Superfood Mr. David Bransky and Mrs. Amy Bransky Mr. Scott J. Brewer Mr. Paul Harber and Ms. Diana Brister Ms. Elena Brokaw Ishmael H. and Noemi Buyco Mrs. Deborah Bylo Mr. Michael D. Caldwell and Mrs. Joanne H. Caldwell Mr. Armando Castro and Ms. Teryn Castro Mr. Ron Cavola and Mrs. Debi J. Cavola Ms. Lindy Chau Ms. Maria C. Chavez Ms. Hazel Clymer Ms. Barbara Cogert Ms. Carol Cole Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Consiglio Ms. Lydia Cosentino Mr. Dean A. Courter and Mrs. Linda L. Courter Mr. Kenneth M. Cozzens and Mrs. Patricia Cozzens Mrs. and Mr. Claudia L. Crivelli Mrs. Jeanine P. Day and Mr. Mike B. Day Denise Rincon Skin Care Ms. Pamela G. Duty Far West Construction Ms. Elizabeth Fatta Ms. Linda Kay Fisher Ms. Maureen Fletcher Mr. Gregory J. Frank and Mrs. Lori D. Frank Ms. Constance E. Gallaway Mr. Norman Goldberg Ms. Carolyn Gonzalez Mr. Donald S. Greenberg and Mrs. Sandra K. Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greenup Mr. Logan Griffin Mr. Michael J. Hall Mr. Jeffrey Harlig Ms. Betty M. Harris Ms. Karen Harrison Mrs. Dora H. Hartman and Mr. Roger A. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Jake Harvey Ms. Jodi Heath Mrs. Elizabeth Helms Mr. Freddy Hester and Mrs. Elsa Hester Ms. Linda J. Hitt Mrs. Jeannette Hollow and Mr. Richard Hollow Mr. and Mrs. Don O. Hurley Mr. Carlos Hurtado Ms. Honeybee V. Hyatt Island Packers Jai Rhythm Yoga Mr. Barry B. Klopfer and Mrs. Sara M. Klopfer Mrs. Eunice Koch Ms. Lori Kramer Ms. Laura A. Kriese and Ms. Kathryn Stephenson Mr. Daniel P. Kumpf and Mrs. Laurie Kumpf Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar KaiFeng Liang Ms. Carol Lindberg Ms. Lily Lopez Ms. Susan Macias-Robles Mr. Daniel Martinez Mr. Al Martinez Mrs. Karen L. Mason and Mr. Stephan A. Mason Ms. Lydia Matthews-Morales Mr. Douglas R. McAvoy Jr. Ms. Constance McClain Mrs. Janice J. McGuire Mr. Raymond L. McLean and Mrs. Katharine McLean Mr. Michael J. McTigue and Mrs. Linda R. McTigue Mr. Ernie Melonas and Mrs. Suzy J. Melonas Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Millan Ms. Michelle Millea Mrs. Jonell N. Miller and Mr. Charles L. Miller Mr. Marc Mooshagian Mrs. Guadalupe Moriel-Guillen and Mr. Anthony Guillen Mr. Draza Mrvichin and Mrs. Terry Mrvichin Ms. Catherine A. Mundy Mr. Erik Nasarenko Mrs. Susan C. O’Connell-Moses and Mr. James A. Moses Mr. Gerald E. Olsen and Mrs. Joan C. Olsen Mr. and Mrs. John C. Orr Esq. Ms. Marilyn Osenbaugh Mrs. Sharon Oxford Mr. Steve Palladino Mr. Gerry Pantoja Mrs. Kristin K. Paulsen and Mr. Eric M. Paulsen Mr. Peter Percy and Mrs. Rebecca Percy Mr. Andy Prokopow Mrs. Elmerina Pugh Ms. Patricia Raguse Ms. and Mr. Sandra Reuben Richard Rojo O D Ms. Alice Rios Mr. Rene G. Rodriguez and Mrs. Angela Rodriguez Ms. Maiya Rodriguez Ms. Julie Root Mrs. Kristine Rose and Mr. Michael D. Rose Mr. Jerald Rosen San Buenaventura Women’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Tomas D. Sanchez Ms. Kelly Schwegel Mr. Joe Selzler Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Sieh Sky Zone Ms. Stacy Sloan Graham Mr. Alan Specht Ms. Mary Stackhouse Dr. Jeffrey Stauffer Mr. Edward D. Stile and Mrs. Susan M. Stile Stonefire Grill Mr. and Mrs. Myron Strober T. E. Hoctor & Company Ms. Shirley Thayer The Smile Shapers Dr. Robert Tholl and Mrs. Valerie Tholl Ms. Caroline T. Tupper Ventura College East Campus Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Wakelee Ms. Nan Waltman and Mr. Harold Nachenberg Mr. Stan Weisel †Deceased

28 DONOR HONOR ROLL 2018/2019 DONOR HONOR ROLL Westside Community Council Mrs. and Mr. Cheryl Widders Winco Foods Mr. Bob Winston and Ms. Holly A. Winston Ms. Barbara Wise Ms. Lorelei Woerner-Eisner Ms. Gabriela Wood Ms. Laura Woyach Dr. Pamela Yeagley YMCA Ms. Mary P. Zacharias Zervoulias Family Foundation, Inc. Ms. Beatriz Zizumbo ENDOWMENT AND INVESTMENT FUNDS Donors may establish a named endowment scholarship or program fund for $20,000+. These funds are professionally invested and a percentage of the annual earnings are awarded as a scholarship or program funds while preserving the original value of the fund. Endowments create a lasting legacy that will benefit students in perpetuity. Albert & Elaine Borchard VC Promise Endowment Alexis Dember Scholarship Alfred Howe Davis Memorial Scholarship Alice M. Bartlett Memorial Scholarship American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ventura County Branch Bevans/Klein Scholarship American Legion Post 339 (Ventura) Scholarship Amy Cherot Foster Our Future Scholarship Amy Cherot VC Promise Endowment Arlene Goldberg Memorial Scholarship Arthur Sumliner Memorial Scholarship Associated Students of Ventura College Scholarship I Associated Students of Ventura College Scholarship II Barbara Meister Teaching Scholarship Barbara R. Burton Memorial Scholarship Benjamin Tanner Memorial Scholarship Bernice Beilin Memorial Phoenix Scholarship Bess Pinkstaff Scholarship Betsy Slover Phoenix, RN, Memorial Scholarship Bill & Elise Kearney Phoenix Scholarship Bill Miller Memorial Scholarship Blalock Family Scholarship Bob Gowder Family Scholarship Brian Marshall Memorial Scholarship California Environmental Education Scholarship California Resources Corporation Veteran Students Scholarship Carl Stehle, Jr. Physical Science Scholarship Cavola Family Scholarship Cheuvront Family Scholarship Collin Family Scholarship Creative Arts Foundation Trust Scholarship Damián De La Peña Memorial Scholarship David P. Bianco Family Scholarship Delta Theta Tau Sorority-Zeta Epsilon Chapter Memorial Business Scholarship Diana Lillie Seely Memorial Scholarship Don & Sandy Greenberg Scholarship Don L. Carlton Family Scholarship Donna Santo Family Scholarship Dr. Morris & Judith Leventhal Art Scholarship Dr. Thomas B. O’Neill Nursing Scholarship E. Elaine Daniels Memorial Scholarship †Deceased Ed & Sue Stile Scholarship Edith H. French Scholarship Elaine G. Tennen Endowed Nursing Scholarship Eleanor Tillquist Phoenix Scholarship Ellyn & Jim Dembowski Scholarship Employer Advisory Council Scholarship Eric Nicolet LRC Endowment Eric William Borchard Memorial Scholarship Evelyn & Howard Boroughs Library Endowment Fattarelli Family Trust Scholarship Frank Nolan Memorial Scholarship Frank S. & Ardella J. Watts Memorial Scholarship Garet & Stanley Miller Music Endowment Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship George & Eleanor Tillquist Scholarship George & Harriet Arita - Tai Boy Biology Scholarship George & Jean Woolley Memorial Scholarship George E. Tillquist Engineering Scholarship Gerald Jones Memorial Scholarship Gerald R. Curtis Engineering Scholarship Goldman Metalworking Scholarship Golf Program Endowment Gordon & Dorothy King Memorial Nursing Scholarship Guadalupe Lopez Nursing Scholarship I Guadalupe Lopez Nursing Scholarship II Guthrie Operating Endowment Harry J. & Lucille E. Earl Scholarship Heizer Family Phoenix Scholarship Heizer Women’s Legal Fund Endowment Helen Yunker Music Program Endowment Helen Yunker Music Scholarship Helen Yunker VC Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop Program Endowment Hemming Family Scholarship Hickerson Family Scholarship Howe Heywood Mathematics Prize Endowment Jacqueline D. Walker Memorial Scholarship James Doyle Memorial Scholarship James V. and Idah W. Iliff Memorial Scholarship Janet & Mark L. Goldenson Nursing Scholarship Jessica Prescott Art Scholarship Jessica Prescott Library Science Scholarship Jessica Prescott Nursing Scholarship Joe Hernandez Memorial Art Scholarship John & Glenda Hammer Science Scholarship John & Cherie Brant Ventura Boys & Girls Club Scholarship John & Glenda Hammer Education Scholarship John & Glenda Hammer Engineering Scholarship John Tallman Memorial Scholarship Joyce Ogawa Yoshioka Memorial Scholarship Judith Leventhal Two-Dimensional Art Scholarship Julius Gius Library Endowment Julius Gius Memorial Scholarship Kada Family Scholarship Kenneth D. Helms Memorial Choral Scholarship Kenneth D. Helms Memorial Organ Scholarship Larry Meister Memorial Business Scholarship Lester Tong Family VC Promise Endowment Lillian Dember Scholarship Linda McSherry-Roos Environmental Studies Scholarship Lucia Tebbe Memorial Phoenix Scholarship Lupton Child Development Textbook Scholarship Martin Hansen Family Scholarship Martin P. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship

VCF | GRATITUDE REPORT 2018/2019 29 DONOR HONOR ROLL 2018/2019 †Deceased Martinez Y Ewens Anasazi Scholarship Mary A. Sandoval Memorial Scholarship Mary Guthrie Teaching Scholarship Mary J. Gloisten Nursing Scholarship Maude A. Broughton Memorial Scholarship McNeely Family Scholarship Michael Kirkpatrick Seely Creative Writing Scholarship Micheline & Albert Sakharoff Music Scholarship Micheline & Albert Sakharoff Nursing Scholarship Micheline & Albert Sakharoff Theatre Arts Scholarship Micheline Sakharoff Nursing Scholarship Micheline Sakharoff Phoenix Scholarship Miriam Schwab Estate Investment Fund Nancy Steward Memorial Nursing Scholarship Nicholas Joel Haverland Memorial Scholarship Noah Charles Kriese Memorial Scholarship Ojai Family Podiatry Clinic, Dr. James Todd Beaty, DPM Scholarship Orfalea Child Development Center Endowment Osher Foundation Scholarship Pamela Oster Memorial Scholarship Patricia Sanchez Ehret Memorial Scholarship Paul & Jan Gannatal Athletic Endowment Pier Angela Fiumerodo Memorial Scholarship Prison Hospital Action Committee Scholarship Professor Ismael “Mayo” De La Rocha Memorial Scholarship Rebecca Singer-Beilin Memorial Scholarship Rohan Zen Scholarship Rotary Club of Oxnard Sunrise Scholarship Rotary Club of Ventura Scholarship Sam & Mary Saputo Scholarship San Buenaventura Women’s Club Scholarship I San Buenaventura Women’s Club Scholarship II Sandra Hope Thomas Art Scholarship Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Scholarship Saticoy Community Club Scholarship Seiji Yoshioka & Mary Phillips Yoshioka Scholarship SEIU Local 99 Classified Senate Scholarship Sons of Italy Endowment Southern California Edison Community College Scholarship Southern California Edison Green Jobs Initiative Scholarship I Southern California Edison Green Jobs Initiative Scholarship II Stan Weisel Phoenix Scholarship Stanley Prescott Business Scholarship Steve Ehret Scholarship Taimi Chauveau Nursing Memorial Scholarship Talle Stanton Scholarship Tan Family Scholarship Taylor Family Scholarship Terence P. O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Tony & Ruth Garcia Scholarship Totten J. & Francis M. Anderson Scholarship Toyota T-Ten Operating Endowment V.C. Women’s Basketball Endowment VC Friends of the Arts Award Endowment VC Friends of the Arts Bernard Vincent Dietz Memorial Endowment VC Friends of the Arts Hiroko Yoshimoto Endowment VCSNA Peer Assistance Scholarship Venoco, Inc. Phoenix Scholarship Ventura College Academic Senate Scholarship Ventura College Foundation Phoenix Scholarship Ventura College Holistic Studies Scholarship Ventura College Theatre Arts Production Endowment Ventura Downtown Lions Club - Fred W. Smith Scholarship Viento Y Mar Environmental Scholarship Wendy Dunn Memorial Scholarship Western States Petroleum Association Scholarship Western Ventura County Employer Advisory Council-Avelina Villalobos Scholarship Westside Scholarship The Ventura College Foundation would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the hundreds of donors who offer sustainable funding through gifts under $100. Your loyal gifts totaled $6,381.57 in direct support for Ventura College students. These funds allow us to continue working toward our mission of facilitating student success, and growing the impact and legacy of Ventura College as a vital community asset. Thank you! A complete honor roll donor list is available for viewing at the VC Foundation’s NEW website: VenturaCollegeFoundation.org. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If we made an error, please contact the VC Foundation at 805.289.6461 so that we can correct our records. This list only includes donations made from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

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